Notebook of Flowers, A: 35 Plants to Gather on Garden Strolls and Country Walks

By Danielle Arcucci

This pretty herbarium will delight any lover of flowers. An introduction to the art of flower gathering and pressing, A Notebook of Flowers presents 35 beautiful yet commonly found plants. Each one is lovingly depicted in watercolor and accompanied by a detailed foldout description of the plant: its habitat, its botanical profile, special properties and uses, and how to cut stems for successful drying. The volume also includes ten glassine envelopes ready to store your best examples -- from lilies of the valley and brier roses to your garden-variety gold buttons and marigolds. General instructions on gathering and preserving flowers are given, and extra pages at the back of the notebook allow the user to store additional dried plants. -- A beautifully illustrated gift for the flower lover -- and a truly deluxe package -- The 35 foldout guides offer a wealth of information on the individual flowers, and the glassine envelopes keep samples safe -- Includes special recipes and directions for using the different varieties of cuttings -- from teas to remedies to sachets

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584792345
• ISBN13: 9781584792345
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 2.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.9" x 1.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary